Business Company celebrates best season ever and 25 year anniversary Multi sector concierge service, The Needs Group has a great deal to celebrate, despite significant challenges within the industry. Starting his career driving artists round in golf buggies, MD Matt Cheshire has certainly come a long way in his career, to transporting them in private jets. The Needs Group which By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Furniture completes prestigious project at Swinton Park Hill Cross Furniture, the leading contract furniture supplier based in North Yorkshire, has supplied a range of seating for the exclusive Swinton Park Estate. The family-run firm has provided new custom seat pads to the Swinton Cookery School as the ever popular facility continues to deliver its busy program of By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Hat-trick of business support garnered to tackle suicide A rapidly growing Community Interest Company is celebrating the support of three businesses to aid its mission to improve mental health and prevent suicides. Leeds-based HelloHope, launched earlier this year by Ellie MacDonald, has announced support from tech-focused recruitment firm, Transition Partners, Greenborough Management and HelloHope’ sister company, MacComms. Transition By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Firecracker Ball raises £220,000 for Barnardo's in Yorkshire One of the biggest and prestigious charitable events in the region’s calendar took place at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate on Saturday November 9th and once again Yorkshire dug deep – with early indications showing £220,000 was raised for Barnardo’s in Yorkshire. The Firecracker Ball, which is now By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Seasonal markets, festive Carols and elves behavin' badly Leeds’ premier out of town shopping and leisure destination, The Springs is set to dazzle this Christmas with a line-up of festive treats for all the family. Kicking off the festivities, Yorkshire Urban Markets returns with a special festive edition on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December from 10am By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Local brewery to open new bar in The Glass Works Local business Nailmaker Pub Company is set to open a brand-new bar in Barnsley town centre this November. The 708 sq ft unit is located within Barnsley’s flagship retail, leisure, food and drink hub, The Glass Works, and will reside next to Coffee Boy. It will also mark the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Northern appoints new commercial & customer director Northern has appointed Alex Hornby as its new commercial and customer director. From Monday 18 November, he will lead the train operator’s sales, marketing, commercial development and customer experience functions. Hornby, who was born in Liverpool and now lives in Harrogate, studied transport management at Aston University in Birmingham. By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Yorkshire malt whisky distillery releases eagerly awaited special festive bottling Distillers at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have revealed details of their latest bottling. For its last release before Christmas, Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched limited edition bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5. Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5, 46% vol, is the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Vivly Living supplies new kitchen for Lascelles Hall Cricket Club Huddersfield-based residential property developer Vivly Living has donated a state-of-the-art kitchen for Lascelles Hall Cricket Club’s brand-new clubhouse. Huddersfield’s oldest cricket club was badly damaged by arsonists 14 years ago, but it is now being rebuilt in time for its 200th anniversary next year. Paul Brown, the managing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ancient woodland at Maltby near Rotherham up for auction A 14-acre area of ancient deciduous woodland at Maltby, near Rotherham, has been put up for sale by auction with a £45,000 guide price. The woods, which are abundant in native tree species and a diversity of other plants, will feature in the next online auction to be held By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Historic Red House, former museum and inspiration to Charlotte Brontё, to be sold The former Red House Museum in Gomersal, a building that dates back to 1660 and has literary and religious connections, is to go up for auction next month, with a £650,000 guide price, as part of Kirklees Council’s efforts to address a £47m budget shortfall. The landmark, grade By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leading Yorkshire Christmas tree grower makes the case for sustainability Preparations for Christmas this year are now in full swing at the historic Newburgh Priory Estate, near York. Newburgh Priory, situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Coxwold, is one of the leading Christmas tree growers and retailers in the north of England. Stephen Wombwell and his family By The Editor • 3 min read
